The lines on the first page were received by me a few days since anonomously [[sic]] — with the
request that I should have them published.

You will not Mr. Poe for one moment believe that it was my vanity that caused the producing of the Eulogy —
nor will you believe that your warm-hearted friend, with all of his Southern chivalry, can, or will ever act in derogation of the high
name of man.

Ever faithfully yours, Jno Tomlin

Edgar A. Poe Esq.

For Graham’s Magazine

To John Tomlin Esq.

Lines

Composed on reading his “Theodoric of the Amali” published in the May and June Nos. Of the
“Gentleman’s Magazine” for 1840.